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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018 C 200dvsAlfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 MultiJet

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018

C 200d

160 hp1597 ccDieselRWDManualTurbochargedSedan2018-2021
VS

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952)

2.2 MultiJet

160 hp2143 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 200d

  • Fastest top speed
    226 km/h
    140 mph
  • Most powerful
    160 hp
    119 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.9 L/100 km
    60.3 mpg US
    72.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    118 g/km
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 MultiJet

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.2 s
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,465 kg
    3,230 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    109 hp/t
    81 kW/t
    9.2 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    1,040 km
    646 mi
  • Best performance score
    49/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 200dAlfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet
Power
160hp119kW
160hp119kW
Torque
360Nm266lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,480kg3,263lb
1,465kg3,230lb
Gross weight
2,135kg4,707lb
2,070kg4,564lb
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
74.4s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
70.4s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.5s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
33.6s
Calculated
35.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.1s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.2s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
108hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
109hp/t81kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
243Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
307Nm/t206lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
911km566mi
Calculated
1,040km646mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,597cc97cu in
2,143cc131cu in
Length
4,686mm184in
4,650mm183in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,438mm57in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,820mm111in
Front track
1,588mm63in
1,571mm62in
Rear track-
1,641mm65in
Ground clearance
92mm4in
-
Trunk volume-
480L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
41L
52L
CO2 emissions
118g/km
131g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 200dAlfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 MultiJetPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 200d: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 MultiJet: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 200d-1,600-2,600 rpm2,850 rpm
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet3,750 rpm1,750 rpm4,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 200dAlfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.1 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.5 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
33.6 s
35.2 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.3 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.8 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.7 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.2 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
93 mph
149 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 200d
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet
450 Nm
332 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 200d
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet
1,465 kg
3,230 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 200d
226 km/h
140 mph
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet
220 km/h
137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 MultiJet and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 200d: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 200d
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 200d and Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 MultiJet: 0.5 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 200d
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 200d
911 km
566 mi
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet
1,040 km
646 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 200d
160 hp
119 kW
8.5 s
226 km/h
140 mph
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet
160 hp
119 kW
8.2 s
220 km/h
137 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 200d
Power
160 hp
119 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet
Power
160 hp
119 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,650 mm
183.1 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 200d
Power
160 hp
119 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet
Power
160 hp
119 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 MultiJet is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 200d
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
8.5 s
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
8.2 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 200d
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 200dAlfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet
Power
160 hp
119 kW
160 hp
119 kW
Torque
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.5 s
8.2 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
1,465 kg
3,230 lb
Fuel consumption
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,650 mm
183.1 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 in
Range score
911 km
566 mi
1,040 km
646 mi
CO2 score
118 g/km
131 g/km
Trunk score
-
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 200dAlfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 MultiJet
Consumption4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.88 LC100 km8.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.67 LC100 mi14.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used675 L178 US gal148 UK gal750 L198 US gal165 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,181 LC/year1,313 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 MultiJet

  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Is 15 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 129 km (80 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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